GitHub Copilot leads on raw IDE integration, model variety, and ecosystem. Amazon Q Developer wins on AWS-native workflows, code transformation (Java upgrades, COBOL conversion), and security scanning. If you live on AWS, Q Developer earns a spot. If you live in GitHub, Copilot is still the default.
Pick the use case that matches your needs to find the right tool.
AWS-heavy development
Native context for IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, and S3.
Multi-language general coding
Best model variety and IDE coverage on the market.
Legacy code modernization
Code Transformation Agent handles Java and COBOL upgrades at scale.
Freemium
Free tier with limited completions and chat. Individual ($10/mo) for unlimited usage. Business ($19/user/mo) and Enterprise ($39/user/mo) add admin controls and policy management.
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Freemium
Free tier includes code suggestions, security scanning, and chat. Pro ($19/user/mo) adds higher limits, organizational controls, and admin features.
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Developers who want AI completions and chat inside their existing IDE (VS Code, JetBrains)
AWS developers who want AI assistance built for Amazon cloud services and infrastructure
Models
IDE Support
AWS Integration
Code Transformation
Security Scanning
Pricing
Free Tier
Chat in IDE
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Pick GitHub Copilot for general coding, multi-language work, and the deepest GitHub integration. Pick Amazon Q Developer if your stack is AWS-heavy or you need code modernization at scale.